KAOLIN - PECTIN

Indications & Dose:

Diarrhea

BY MOUTH

Susp : To be taken after each loose bowel movement.

Adults: 4-8 tablespoonful to be taken after each loose bowel move-ment. 

Children: 6-12 years, 1 tsf should not be used for more than 2 days.

Infants & Children: Below 2 years, 1 tsp; 2-6 years, 1-2 tablespoonsful; 6-12 years, 2-4 tablespoonsful.

Contraindications:

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Infants, debilitated elderly patients

Interaction:

Drugs

Clindamycin, lincomycin: Reduced antibacterial efficacy of these drugs

Digoxin: 

Reduced bioBrands Available with Cost of digoxin tablets, capsules not affected

Lovastatin: 

Pectin inhibits cholesterol lowering effects of lovastatin

Quinidine: 

Reduced plasma quinidine concentrations

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Neither agent is systemically absorbed: should have no effect on lactation or nursing infant

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

GI: Constipation 

Patient And Carer Advice: